Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Zhang Xin’s heart trembled. She cursed Meng Jiao many times in her heart, but she quickly put on a flattering smile.

Zhang Xin said to Meng Tang, “Look at her. She’s probably still sleeping and has some kind of nightmare. We never abuse children. In this village, who doesn’t know that our family dotes on our daughter the most? We’re famous for valuing daughters over sons. Even my son is not as important as Meng Jiap. Mr. Meng, look, it’s not easy for us to raise this child to this age! All the good food and clothes are for her sake.”

As she spoke, Zhang Xin’s gaze turned to Meng Yao.

Meng Yao didn’t look Zhang Xin in the eye. Meng Yao went forward to help Ning Jia and Meng Jiao up and said gently, “Mother, don’t cry. You must look after yourself! It’s such a happy occasion to find my sister. Let’s quickly give this family a sum of money and bring my sister home.”

Zhang Xin’s eyes lit up.

Ning Jia helped Meng Jiao stand up and carefully examined her up and down, wanting to see if there were any other injuries.

“Ouch.” Meng Jiao could not help but cry out when Ning Jia touched her wound.

“Did I hurt you?” Ning Jia asked Meng Jiao carefully, wanting to lift her clothes to see her injuries.

Meng Jiao held Ning Jia’s hand and looked up at Ning Jia with tears in her eyes. Meng Jiao asked, “Are you my mother?”

Ning Jia nodded with tears in her eyes.

“Then will you hit me? Will you not let me eat?” Meng Jiao asked softly.

Ning Jia pulled Meng Jiao into her arms and hugged her tightly. Ning Jia cried, “My baby, I’m sorry. I’ve let you down. I’ve made you suffer.”

Meng Jiao let Ning Jia hug her, as she continued to roleplay as a pitiful little girl.

In Meng Jiao’s previous life, she was too happy to notice Meng Yao and Zhang Xin’s suspicious glances. In fact, They had known each other for a long time!

Zhang Xin was Meng Yao’s aunt. Meng Yao and her mother were accomplices of Zhang Xin’s family! They had joined forces to harm Meng Jiao for the rest of her life! Meng Jiao felt so stupid that she thought that it was only right for her father to give the Zhang family a sum of money!

‘Hmph! The most reasonable thing to do was to send them to prison!’ Meng Jiao thought.

“Hey, girl! Why are you still lying? Look at yourself!” said Zhang Xin. She was feeling a little embarrassed.

“Then explain to me what caused her injuries,” Meng Tang said in a deep voice.

“I told you, she hurt herself! Kids are naughty! Mr. Meng, you can go out and ask around. Everyone knew about our family in this village. Here, the people are simple and honest! Why would we abuse a child? Besides, I treat her like my own!” Zhang Xin explained and she pretended to look heartbroken.

“Father, could it be that the child is lying?” Meng Wei frowned and said softly.

Meng Wei had often lied to adults when he was young and had been beaten up many times because of this, so he was quite experienced.

Meng Yao also hurriedly said, “Father, let’s give them the money and leave quickly. The conditions here are so bad. Mother can’t stand it!”

Meng Yao looked at Ning Jia, who was still hugging Meng Jiao sadly, and her heart was already surging with jealousy.

Meng Tang walked to Ning Jia’s side and looked at Meng Jiao. Although Meng Jiao was a little skinny, he could still see the charm similar to his wife’s from Meng Jiao’s eyes, especially her eyes.

Meng Tang sighed and placed his hand on Meng Jiao’s head, caressing it gently. He said, “My child, I’m your father, your biological father.”

Unlike in her previous life, Meng Jiao didn’t cower and avoided Meng Tang. She met his gaze with tears welling up in her eyes and said, “Father, if you didn’t come, I would have died.”

As Meng Jiao said that, large drops of tears fell.

Meng Tang reached out and pulled Meng Jiao into his arms. No amount of money could buy back the hardships his daughter had suffered all these years. He apologized, “I’m sorry. Your mother and I made you suffer.”

Meng Jiao reached out and hugged Meng Tang back, calling out in a trembling voice, “Father.”

Zhang Xin could not understand why Meng Jiao was so difficult to deal with today. Meng Jiao always ruined Zhang Xin’s performance at the most critical moment. Zhang Xin was so anxious that she stomped her feet. Just as Zhang Xin was at her wit’s end, she saw a figure jump in.

Zhao Dong immediately saw Meng Jiao, who had just stood up from Meng Tang’s embrace. He did not even look at the others as he stepped forward and kicked Meng Jiao. He said, “You wretched girl! You betrayed me! I told you not to talk too much!”

Meng Tang’s hands and eyes were quick. He pulled his daughter over and dodged Zhao Dong’s shadowless Kick.

Zhao Dong kicked empty air, and only then did he realize that there were so many strangers. He sized up Meng Tang and said wickedly, “Yo, an old man is here. Why? Did you fancy this wretched girl and want to buy her as your wife? Tell me how much you’re willing to pay! If you don’t have money then there will be no discussion! Let me tell you, this girl is proficient in washing clothes and cooking. She can do any dirty work! She could do all the homework from the first grade of primary school to the third grade of junior high school! How was it? How much are you offering?”